Category: Galfand Berger Blog
Fatal South Philly Explosion
The Philadelphia Fire Department has not yet determined a cause behind the fatal explosion that occurred in South Philadelphia just before Christmas. The explosion was felt in homes and businesses blocks away; two people were killed and three houses were destroyed. According to neighbors, there was constant roadwork in the months leading up to the[…]
Galfand Berger’s Donation to the Camp Out For Hunger Campaign – the Largest One Yet!
Every holiday season, the radio station 93.3 WMMR hosts its “Camp Out For Hunger” campaign along with Philabundance, a Delaware-valley based hunger relief organization. Our firm is proud to announce that this is our 10th year participating in the important fundraiser. The campaign aims to reduce food insecurity and is the largest single-location food drive[…]
Alex Trebek on Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Longtime Jeopardy host Alex Trebek recently released a PSA (public service announcement) on pancreatic cancer awareness. After being diagnosed with the disease this past March, Trebek said he wished he had known the signs and symptoms of the cancer sooner. The TV host paired up with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, or WPCC, to create[…]
Spring And Summer Sun Safety
Every year we like to take a moment to write about how important it is to take care of your skin in the sun. With summer nearly here, now is not only the perfect time to remind our readers of why it is so critical but also to provide a few useful ways for everyone[…]
Consumer Alert: Medicare Scam
As part of an upcoming, yearlong process that involves converting every Medicare beneficiary’s identification number to an alphanumeric code, identity thieves and other scammers are on the prowl to take advantage of unsuspecting Medicare recipients. Medicare consumers should be aware that starting April 1st 2018, the federal health insurance company will begin to reissue new[…]